trek marlin 29er £315.00 from £525 @ chevin cycles otley

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  slamdunkin9 months, 2 weeks ago1 Like #1Show comment toolsReply

  With that spec it's only worth £300
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  Waterboy85359 months, 2 weeks ago2 Likes #2Show comment toolsReply

  slamdunkin

  With that spec it's only worth £300

  
  
  Don't talk rot!
  
  £475 from Evans Cycles: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/marlin-29-2012-mountain-bike-ec030311
  £524 from Rutland Cycling: http://www.rutlandcycling.com/40137/Trek-Marlin-2012---29er-Mountain-Bike.html
  £525 from Sunset Cycles: http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1862
  
  This bike is far better than the crap from Halfrauds like "Carrera"
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  celticprince9 months, 2 weeks ago1 Like #3Show comment toolsReply

  Waterboy8535

  slamdunkin

  With that spec it's only worth £300

  
  
  Don't talk rot!
  
  £475 from Evans Cycles: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/marlin-29-2012-mountain-bike-ec030311
  £524 from Rutland Cycling: http://www.rutlandcycling.com/40137/Trek-Marlin-2012---29er-Mountain-Bike.html
  £525 from Sunset Cycles: http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1862
  
  This bike is far better than the crap from Halfrauds like "Carrera"

  
  
  Good price, heat added.
  
  Totally agree with your view of Halfords, but Carrera are pretty decent bikes and get lots of good independent reviews. Now if you had said Apollo...........
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  Waterboy85359 months, 2 weeks ago #4Show comment toolsReply

  celticprince

  Waterboy8535

  slamdunkin

  With that spec it's only worth £300

  
  
  Don't talk rot!
  
  £475 from Evans Cycles: http://www.evanscycles.com/products/trek/marlin-29-2012-mountain-bike-ec030311
  £524 from Rutland Cycling: http://www.rutlandcycling.com/40137/Trek-Marlin-2012---29er-Mountain-Bike.html
  £525 from Sunset Cycles: http://www.sunsetmtb.co.uk/shop/index.php?product_id=1862
  
  This bike is far better than the crap from Halfrauds like "Carrera"

  
  
  Good price, heat added.
  
  Totally agree with your view of Halfords, but Carrera are pretty decent bikes and get lots of good independent reviews. Now if you had said Apollo...........

  
  
  I agree that Carrera aren't Apollo but I was aiming at a bike of similar price. The closest is their Carrera Centos: http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_840925_langId_-1_categoryId_165499#tab2 ( brought out for the Olympics :p ) for £329 and they are pretty similar although the Trek has slightly better brakes and a better rear mech.
  
  So i'd go for the Trek, £14 less, and slightly better. Although this is irrelevant unless you live in Leeds as Chevin don't deliver :(
  

  
  Edited By: Waterboy8535 on Jul 30, 2012 17:52
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  stealthx9 months, 2 weeks ago #5Show comment toolsReply

  
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  slamdunkin9 months, 2 weeks ago1 Like #6Show comment toolsReply

  The trek does not have slightly better brakes the IO are a newer version of the novela....so the Carrera has a newer improved set of brakes over the trek.
  
  But thanks for proving my point and linking to a bike of the same price point of the same quality.
  
  Now this is a real deal for less...
  
  http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/bikes/mountain-bikes/merida-mountain-bikes/merida-matts-pro-d-bike-2011-model-18-only.html?source=aw&awc=3361_1343665111_ccd879034b42dc907bef56b7cd57accb
  
  shame they only have 18 inch frame left
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  slamdunkin9 months, 2 weeks ago #7Show comment toolsReply

  ...and the rockrider 5.3 @ £299 is better than the Trek with better XCR forks and SRAM X5 27 speed gears.
  
  http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53-2012-id_8206682.html
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  broadyo7969 months, 2 weeks ago #8Show comment toolsReply

  the decathlon and meridan have better specs but nothing really to shout about i dont think it makes that much difference in this price bracket really, the reason i posted is this is the cheapest 29er ive seen with capable spec
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  slamdunkin9 months, 2 weeks ago #9Show comment toolsReply

  The rockrider can now be had for £269....what a bargain as every conponent on it is better than the Trek
  
  http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53-2011-id_8168118.html
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  Waterboy85359 months, 2 weeks ago #10Show comment toolsReply

  slamdunkin

  The rockrider can now be had for £269....what a bargain as every conponent on it is better than the Trek
  
  http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53-2011-id_8168118.html

  
  
  Isn't the Rockrider only 26" wheels? This Trek has 29"
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  dundalk9 months, 2 weeks ago #11Show comment toolsReply

  slamdunkin

  The trek does not have slightly better brakes the IO are a newer version of the novela....so the Carrera has a newer improved set of brakes over the trek.
  
  But thanks for proving my point and linking to a bike of the same price point of the same quality.
  
  Now this is a real deal for less...
  
  http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/bikes/mountain-bikes/merida-mountain-bikes/merida-matts-pro-d-bike-2011-model-18-only.html?source=aw&awc=3361_1343665111_ccd879034b42dc907bef56b7cd57accb
  
  shame they only have 18 inch frame left

  
  
  Merida was for £247.50 (-poss.2% quicdo) last week. here is a link to the deal and comments http://www.merlincycles.com/bike-shop/bikes/mountain-bikes/merida-mountain-bikes/merida-matts-pro-d-bike-2011-model-18-only.html?]Link
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  Username239 months, 2 weeks ago1 Like #12Show comment toolsReply

  It is collection only as Trek don't allow their bikes to be posted. I purchased the 2011 singlespeed version of this. Things need replacing quick and forks weigh about 20kg. But for the price and to see if you like the feel of 29ers, its not a bad buy.
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  Lunartick9 months, 2 weeks ago #13Show comment toolsReply

  Rockrider 8.0, currently £449.99 (recently £369.99), can be had tomorrow for £269.99
  
  http://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-80-id_8194500.html
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  MaximusRo9 months, 2 weeks ago #14Show comment toolsReply

  slamdunkin

  The rockrider can now be had for £269....what a bargain as every conponent on it is better than the Trekhttp://www.decathlon.co.uk/rockrider-53-2011-id_8168118.html

  
  
  From the specs on the link you posted:
  Weight 14.2kg in size S, without pedals
  Weight 14.200 kg for size L, without pedals
  
  So what is the true weight ?
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  dundalk9 months, 2 weeks ago #15Show comment toolsReply

  merida, trek and rockrider each weight over 14kg. if somebody prefers a lighter bike and doesn't ride in terrain much, then this might be a better alternative from a better manufacturer giant link here it weights only 11kg - 3kg is a big difference when you ride on the road. i haven't compared the specs and this is an older model at a higher price, but might be worth considering
  

  
  Edited By: dundalk on Aug 03, 2012 08:59
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  philc20129 months, 2 weeks ago #16Show comment toolsReply

  'lunartick' how do you know it will be 269.99 mate? i like the 8.0!!
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  showstopper819 months, 2 weeks ago #17Show comment toolsReply

  dundalk

  merida, trek and rockrider each weight over 14kg. if somebody prefers a lighter bike and doesn't ride in terrain much, then this might be a better alternative from a better manufacturer giant link here it weights only 11kg - 3kg is a big difference when you ride on the road. i haven't compared the specs and this is an older model at a higher price, but might be worth considering
  

  
  
  Why compare a hybrid\road bike to a mountain bike?
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  illnine99 months, 2 weeks ago1 Like #18Show comment toolsReply

  I think you are missing the point with this Bike.
  It is a 29er.
  This means that you have 29 inch wheels instead of the normal 26 inch wheels.
  Both the Rockrider and the Merida have only 26 inch wheels.
  The whole feel and ride of a 29er is very different to a standard Mountain bike.
  It is like comparing a Mountain bike to a Hybrid as the difference is that great.
  I personally have a 29er and you can not in any way compare it to a standard 26" version.
  If you are talking weight you need to take into account that there is more bike with this and that when you yurn one revolution of the wheel you will go further so the old how heavy is the bike garb does not compare.
  I would suggest to anyone thinking about a new mountain bike to give a 29er a go.
  They are massive in the US now and are starting to take off over here.
  When you ride one you will know why.
  For £315 this is by far and away the BEST 29er out there based on build and value for money.
  I challenge anyone to find a 29er at a cheaper price.
  
  HEAT VERY MUCH ADDED.
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  dundalk9 months, 2 weeks ago #19Show comment toolsReply

  showstopper81

  dundalk

  merida, trek and rockrider each weight over 14kg. if somebody prefers a lighter bike and doesn't ride in terrain much, then this might be a better alternative from a better manufacturer giant link here it weights only 11kg - 3kg is a big difference when you ride on the road. i haven't compared the specs and this is an older model at a higher price, but might be worth considering
  

  
  
  Why compare a hybrid\road bike to a mountain bike?

  
  i gave an alternative option to those who don't ride in terrain much. on many websites/forums people ask questions what kind of bike to buy, depending on their riding preferences.
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  themachman9 months, 2 weeks ago #20Show comment toolsReply

  trek or specialized they're both great bikes

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